Question 1

Does Garden City Public Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Garden City Public Schools has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Garden City Public Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Garden City Public Schools?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Garden City Public Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Garden City Public Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Math Teacher A-23104-27607	$43,782	Garden City, KS	Apr 14, 2023	May 9, 2024	391	Certified
Science Teacher A-23104-27518	$43,782	Garden City, KS	Apr 14, 2023	May 9, 2024	391	Certified
Special Education Teacher A-23096-23927	$43,782	Garden City, KS	Apr 6, 2023	May 9, 2024	399	Certified
Special Education Teacher A-23096-23902	$43,782	Garden City, KS	Apr 6, 2023	May 9, 2024	399	Certified
Math Teacher A-23096-23898	$43,782	Garden City, KS	Apr 6, 2023	May 9, 2024	399	Certified
High School Science Teacher A-23004-82160	$40,240	Garden City, KS	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	406	Certified-Expired

Garden City Public Schools — Green Card PERM Data

Garden City Public Schools PERM & Green Card Filings

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PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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